Overlooking the garden, Rivendell Guest House Swanage is just 0.7 km from The Banjo Pier. Guests travelling by car can also use parking nearby.
The guest house is about 30 km from Bournemouth airport and a short way from such cultural venues as L'Artishe Gallery and Studio. Purbeck New Wave Gallery is about a 5-minute drive from this 3-star hotel, while Swanage Pier is approximately a 5-minute drive away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa-Fe Fun Park, which is only 250 metres away. There is Durlston Country Park 5 minutes away by car, and Swanage bus station within walking distance of Rivendell Guest House.
The rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. They also include coffee/tea making equipment, a refrigerator, and kitchenware. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub and a shower, along with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
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9.5
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Sports & entertainments
Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Golf course
Fishing
Services
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Leisure facilities
Aqua park
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
9.5
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Santa Fe
400 m
Purbeck Heritage Coast
450 m
Swanage Beach
400 m
Alpha Gallery
300 m
St Mary's Parish Church
150 m
Purbeck New Wave Gallery
350 m
L'Artishe Gallery and Studio
350 m
Airports
Bournemouth
30 km
9.5
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The rooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. They also include coffee/tea making equipment, a refrigerator, and kitchenware. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub and a shower, along with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
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9.5
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John
2024-06-06
9/10
Everything here was perfect, I will choose it for sure next trip. Thank you all for a very enjoyable short stay for a short vacation. The hotel's location was particularly good, close to restaurants in Swanage, and Studland nature reserve. Popped in The Red Lion for shots before sleep, it was at a medium distance from the venue.
Katherine
2024-04-22
7/10
I appreciated this charming and great place, stayed there for 1 night. The breakfast offered was excellent with cookies, fruit, home-baked bread, couldn't have asked for more. The location turned out to be marvellous, just next door to shops, station, beach and on a bus route, and public transport. The hotel met requirements, I would book again.
John
2024-04-21
7/10
We will be returning here soon, no complaints. The rooms are very good sized and well-equipped, the bar is nice. It offers good services and has a delicious breakfast choices.
Ralph
2024-03-31
7/10
Good and fantastic location for our needs, really close to pubs, the centre of town in a historic part of Swanage and the beach, shops, places to eat and walk.
Mark
2024-02-16
7/10
The hotel was in the central setting close to town centre. Booked guest room, that included free WiFi and a lounge.
Robert
2024-02-02
8/10
Delicious and sensational breakfast with takeaway scones and with good food available.
Peter
2024-01-25
8/10
What a convenient and incredible location back away from the seafront! Large, absolutely superb breakfast with takeaway scones.
Edward
2024-01-21
8/10
It was clean, the staff was nice, plus the service was fantastic. The room was exceptional and immaculate as well. The beds with hypoallergenic pillows were lovely. The location was marvellous and fab, so close to steam railway, restaurants in Swanage, and eateries and easily accessible. Also, North Shore was 3 km away.
Charles
2024-01-13
9/10
The rooms where fabulous specially the bathroom. Wonderful facilities and a superb and excellent breakfast with pancakes and fresh home-baked treats, for example. Marvellous and fab location to Swanage seafront, easy to get around.
Rosemary
2024-01-12
8/10
Amiable and very very nice people that welcomes you in. It has incredible location, near to Studland beach and surrounding attractions, restaurants in Swanage and Close to bus stop.
Judy
2023-12-30
7/10
Breakfast with fresh home-baked treats and takeaway scones, for example. Marvellous location next to good pubs and restaurants in Swanage, The Rivendell and park, and private parking. Nearby Revolution - great place to chill out.
Harold
2023-12-15
7/10
The hotel's location was great, close to the town centre with supermarkets and shops within walking distance. The staff were accommodating, amicable.
Thomas
2023-12-11
7/10
The room was attractive and clean, provided with a well equipped kitchen, comfy chairs plus fantastic furnishings which were very clean. The venue was in a central location really close to Swanage seafront and the ruins.
Victor
2023-12-05
9/10
Fairly good rooms, delicious and excellent breakfast. With a coffee maker, a fridge, and glassware. Great and fab location for visiting eateries and pubs.
Richard
2023-11-22
7/10
Some of the staff members were amicable and welcoming. Its location not very far from Swanage Beachfront was incredible and amazing. It took me 5 mins to get to the bus station.
Robin
2023-10-25
7/10
Superb and wonderful breakfasts with takeaway scones, loved it.
Michael
2023-10-15
7/10
Everything is perfect, I couldn't recommend more the hotel. This place is quiet and the staff are very very helpful. Its location very close to the heart of Swanage is lovely and fab. The building is beautiful old and the rooms are well decorated and brand-new with a big comfy bed, TV, fantastic furnishings. There is a tea/coffee making equipment, refrigerators, and glassware.
David
2023-10-05
9/10
The room was top quality and fully-equipped, complete with adequate bathroom, helpful touches plus a big comfy bed.
Thomas
2023-09-14
7/10
Think it's best Swanage's place to stay. The hotel has a particularly good and fantastic location, keen on being woke up by constant church bell ringing by the church right opposite.
Adrian
2023-08-15
7/10
We would definitely recommend the place and will choose it for sure next trip. The location is fantastic and they have parking nearby. The staff are very friendly and amiable, overall.
John
2023-07-29
8/10
We have booked twin room with comfortable facilities. Our room had an exceptionally comfortable bed and an incredible view. The staff was accommodating, amiable. The breakfast was absolutely superb and wonderful and the parking was nearby. The team provided a friendly service.
Harry
2023-07-17
8/10
It boasts a comfortable and amazing location; very close to Close to bus stop, shops, station, beach and on a bus route and North Beach. The staff are very friendly and welcoming as well as the host.
Warren
2023-07-13
7/10
Had marvellous location opposite a church. The breakfast was superb and enjoyable with takeaway scones for later and the food was excellent. The staff was accommodating and friendly all the time.
Alfred
2023-07-07
8/10
The hotel had a central position so close to transport, the beach, shops, places to eat and walk, and the ruins at Corfe. It also was near the centre of town in a historic part of Swanage.
Marie
2023-06-29
8/10
I truly enjoyed the room with a big comfy bed, the bed was lovely. The hotel was set in a central area very close to beach and shops. Also, I was just a short walk away from Jurassic Coast.
Emily
2023-06-28
9/10
It was in an incredible location with welcoming staff. The breakfast was superb and enjoyable and well presented.
Joe
2023-06-25
7/10
This property is in a great and fab location, very close to public transport, Close to bus stop and Swanage railway station and shops, station, beach and on a bus route. The personnel is great, and the atmosphere is quiet. I would consider staying here again, the stay was fantastic.
David
2023-06-10
9/10
The location for Swanage was comfortable, so close to the centre of town in a historic part of Swanage and beach and shops.
Les
2023-06-08
9/10
Everything was simply excellent. The breakfast was large with fresh home-baked treats and scrambled eggs and home-baked bread, and the team was amiable and kept the space clean.
William
2023-05-28
9/10
Location - great, adjacent to Swanage seafront as well as Studland nature reserve. Lovely and beautiful room plus with a big comfy bed. Welcoming and great staff in the whole hotel.
Stuart
2023-05-27
7/10
Everything was modern, had a very enjoyable short stay in a nice very traditional British seaside town.
Muriel
2023-05-26
7/10
My favourite property in Swanage. Excellent dishes, central location keen on being woke up by constant church bell ringing by the church right opposite. Based so close to Close to bus stop and Swanage railway station.
Paul
2023-05-20
9/10
The breakfast was excellent with cookies and takeaway scones for later, as for instance, and had all you need.
Tony
2023-04-04
9/10
Beautifully decorated unit with a comfortable decor.
William
2023-04-01
7/10
Clean property, amiable and very very nice staff. Particularly good, fab location in Swanage, next to Lulworth and Weymouth, Close to bus stop, and beach and town centre. Besides, excellent for visiting Purbeck Heritage Coast Oceanside Path.
Harry
2023-03-31
8/10
It was a wonderful old and absolutely charming hotel with very good internet. We were in a magnificent and amazing location just a short walk away from Santa fe Park. Was a comfortable place for trip.
Jane
2023-03-28
8/10
Had a great stay in a nice very traditional British seaside town. The location in a lovely area was marvellous and there were shops and supermarkets nearby. The bar was pretty nice. We enjoyed staying in this hotel!
Ted
2023-03-18
8/10
Nicely decorated and absolutely charming place with incredible views. Spotless room and clean bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Craig
2023-02-27
7/10
It has marvellous location in Swanage as it's so close to North Beach, Swanage railway station, and Close to bus stop. You will be about a 5-minute drive from Santa-fe Fun Park.
David
2023-02-23
8/10
Compact room, very comfy bed, enjoyable breakfast! The early check-in along with the amicable staff.
Susan
2023-02-22
7/10
Fairly clean property. Welcoming staff, immaculate, compact room with a well equipped kitchen and a big comfy bed plus a beautiful bathroom. Nice interior design. Central location near to steam railway.
Tom
2023-02-07
8/10
The total stay was fantastic in a nice very traditional British seaside town. The room was exceptional and attractive where fabulous specially the bathroom. A hairdryer, soft bathrobes and shower caps were available there.
Ben
2023-02-03
9/10
The location was fab, within walking distance of a 19th-century pier.
Nick
2023-02-03
8/10
The units are well decorated and well-equipped with the bed close by 3 walls.
Richard
2023-01-30
9/10
High standard rooms with good amenities, a big comfy bed, for example, felt like home. Having a hair dryer, a shower cap and fresh towels was a bonus.
Ray
2023-01-29
9/10
I stayed 1 night and would book here again when visiting United Kingdom. Central location was a plus. The place was right next to Swanage downtown. There where a flat screen TV, a coffee machine and a dining area provided.
Sharon
2023-01-23
9/10
Liked the place, had a very enjoyable short stay for a short vacation. It had central location close to Lucy's Farm Art Gallery. The property was set in a lovely area.
Ben
2022-12-20
7/10
Attractive hotel unit where fabulous specially the bathroom. Variety of facilities such as: multi-channel television, a dining area and a seating area.
Kyle
2022-12-10
7/10
The location of the hotel was unbeatable and fab - not very far from K's Funworld Swanage Indoor Play Center.
Kevin
2022-11-25
7/10
The breakfast was delicious and large, we liked lots of meals. The beds are extremely comfy to sleep on. The location is central, near to the town's shops, beach, eateries, town & transport, and Studland nature reserve.
The room is quite small.
Robin
2022-11-18
8/10
We had a twin/double room with a coffee maker, a dining area and ironing facilities. The location was unbeatable, just a short walk away from a 19th - century pier.
John
2022-11-09
9/10
It's spotless with a central location perfect near to everything👍
Daniel
2022-11-06
7/10
The breakfast was delicious, with takeaway scones and the staff was welcoming. The venue was set in the central position right by centre, walk and shops.
Nathan
2022-11-06
9/10
The place is tasteful and spotless, everything is perfect, it should have higher than 3 star rating. The location is central. There's Teabreaks within walking distance of the hotel, they have tea/coffee/desserts.
Don
2022-10-31
9/10
Our double room was immaculate, top quality. It was in the central location near centre of town.
Martin
2022-09-30
8/10
The breakfast was enjoyable with takeaway scones, with plenty of food. The location was magnificent, 5 min walk from bus station.
William
2022-09-05
7/10
The location was peaceful, you can visit K's Funworld Swanage Amusement Park by walking. The room was very comfortable, comfy bed. The employees were amicable and accommodating.
Joanne
2022-08-04
9/10
The location was stunning, within easy walking distance of a 19th-century pier.
Richard
2020-12-29
8/10
Had FAB rooms and location. It was short walk from Swanage city centre.
Craig
2020-10-07
8/10
our stay here was great, fantastic base for exploring swanage. we booked suite, it was very clean. fortunately, free wi fi was available. we liked it.
Kevin
2020-06-04
7/10
The breakfasts is excellent with a good choice of food. Totally recommend this hotel.
